It is next man up at Iowa State where the 14th ranked Cyclones have suffered key injuries in the secondary heading into Saturday’s game at Cincinnati. Starting corners Jontez Williams and Jeremiah Cooper are both lost for the season with knee injuries. ISU linebacker Carson Willich missed all of last season due to injury and says injured players still have a role to play.

The Cyclones were able to overcome some key injuries on defense last season.

The Cyclones are 5-0 for the second straight season.

Willich on the challenge of stopping a Cincinnati offense led by quarterback Brendan Sorsby.

Two years ago the Cyclones rolled to a 30-10 win at Cincinnati.